# Surf Internet: Telecommunications, Elkhart, United States

> Surf Internet: Surf Internet is an innovative fiber-optic internet company that serves as the essential gateway to connectivity across the Great Lakes...

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# Surf Internet

Surf Internet is an innovative fiber-optic internet company that serves as the essential gateway to connectivity across the Great Lakes Region of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.

Funding reported Last round: Private equity

Telecommunications Elkhart, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1999 27 years old
- **Team:** 192 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $1.2B in dollars
- **Last round:** Private equity Feb 2025

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Surf Internet

Surf Internet is an innovative fiber-optic internet company that serves as the essential gateway to connectivity across the Great Lakes Region of Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.

We’re building a bridge to the wide-open future by delivering high-speed, reliable internet to homes and businesses in underserved, rural communities. Our 145-plus person team is local, giving us an edge when it comes to customer care and advocacy for the region. Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Surf also has offices in La Porte, IN, Byron Center, MI, and Coal City and Rock Falls, IL. Learn more at surfinternet.com.

## What company datasets say Surf Internet raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$1.2B** in dollars

Rounds **7**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round date **Feb 2025**

## Founders and team

From Surf Internet's own website: 10 on the team.

- **Gene Crusie** Chief Executive Officer
- **Heather Brenneman Miles** Vice President & Corporate Counsel
- **Heather Brenneman-Miles** Vice President & Corporate Counsel
- **Brent Williams** Chief Operating Officer
- **Deborah Crawford** Chief Operating Officer
- **Kevin Bush** Chief Revenue Officer
- **Kord Kozma** Chief Human Resources Officer
- **Lana Frank** Chief Marketing Officer
- **Patrick Wheeland** Chief Information Officer
- **Ryan Delack** Chief Financial Officer

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